Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
7961
Course Name
Flagger and Road Work Safety 101
Contact Hours
5.5
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Mike Nelson Consulting LLC
Primary Contact
Danica Rubenstein
danicaruben@hotmail.com
2673076581 Ext.
Website
Description
The purpose of this course is for students to learn how to safely control traffic in a work zone.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
Why flagging is important
– Fundamental principles of work zone traffic control
– Component parts of the work zone
– Channelization devices, spacing
– Tapers
– Buffer Space
– Visibility to approaching drivers
– Human factors — driver attitude, expectation, reaction
– Qualifications of a flagger
– Clothing
– Flagger Operations
– Setting up the flagger station
– Signaling devices and when used
– Hand signaling procedure
– Communications
– Two-flagger operations
– Single flagger operations
– Flagging in intersections
– Nighttime flagging
– Emergency situations
– Flagging in adverse weather conditions
– Sign requirements
Target Audience
water and wastewater personnel
Training Format
Classroom